Ferris wheel

Noun

Meaning

a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement park

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Design and development main The Hindenburg under construction The Hindenburg had a duralumin structure, incorporating 15 Ferris wheel -like bulkheads along its length, with 16 cotton gas bags fitted between them. Source: Internet

But as the work began, I couldn’t let go of the image, and the meaning, of the Ferris wheel. Source: Internet

I supplied a few photographs I had found online of the family obsession, the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, including the beautiful Ferris wheel, the largest in history, built by Mr. Ferris himself. Source: Internet

SAO PAULO (AP) — A large Ferris wheel with red lights illuminates a gloomy path at a horror theme amusement park in Brazil. Source: Internet

Attractions included a Ferris wheel, a carousel and nightly silent movies. Source: Internet

A woman married to a giant Ferris wheel called Bruce has renewed her vows to the inanimate object. Source: Internet

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